Canon G3x Owners Manual
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81 Changing the Noise Reduction Level (High ISO NR) You can choose from 3 levels of noise reduction: [Standard], [High], [Low]. This function is especially effective when shooting at high ISO speeds. zPress the [] button, choose [High ISO NR] on the [6] tab, and then choose the desired option ( = 31). ● Not available when images are captured in RAW format (= 96). Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting) Still Images Movies Three consecutive images are captured at different exposure levels (standard exposure, underexposure, and then overexposure) each time you shoot. You can adjust the amount of underexposure and overexposure (relative to standard exposure) from –2 to +2 stops in 1/3- stop increments. 1 Choose []. z Press the [] button, choose [Bracketing] on the [4] tab, choose [], and then press the [] button. Adjusting ISO Auto Settings Still Images Movies When the camera is set to [AUTO], maximum ISO speed can be specified in a range of [400] – [12800], and sensitivity can be specified in a range of three levels. 1 Access the setting screen. z Press the [] button, choose [ISO speed] on the [5] tab, and then press the [] button ( = 31). z Choose [ISO Auto Settings] and press the [] button. 2 Configure the setting. zChoose a menu item to configure, and then choose the desired option ( = 31). ● You can also access the [ISO Auto Settings] screen by pressing the [] button when choosing the ISO speed via the [] button. Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
82 Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction) Still Images Movies Tone down bright image areas, which might otherwise look washed out, as follows. zPress the [] button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option ( = 30). z The option you configured is now displayed. Options Details Available ISO Speed (= 80) – Automatic adjustment to prevent washed-out highlights [AUTO], [125] – [12800] Tone down highlights by about 200% relative to the brightness level of [ ].[AUTO], [250] – [6400] ● ISO speed ( = 80) will be adjusted to a speed within the supported range if you have specified a value outside the supported range indicated here. 2 Configure the setting. z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] dial to adjust the setting. ● AEB shooting is only available in [] mode ( = 93). ● Continuous shooting ( = 47) is not available in this mode. ● If exposure compensation is already in use ( = 79), the value specified for that function is treated as the standard exposure level for this function. ● You can also access the setting screen of step 2 by pressing the [] button when the exposure compensation screen ( = 79) is displayed. ● Three shots are taken, regardless of any quantity specified in [] ( = 46). ● In [Blink Detection] mode ( = 56), this function is only available for the final shot. ● You can also configure this setting by touching or dragging the bar on the setting screen in step 2 to specify a value and then touching [ ]. Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
83 Image Colors Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance) Still Images Movies By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. zPress the [] button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option ( = 30). z The option you configured is now displayed. Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions. Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather. Shade For shooting in the shade. Cloudy For shooting in cloudy weather or at twilight. Tungsten For shooting under ordinary incandescent lighting. Fluorescent For shooting under white fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent H For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting. Flash For shooting with the flash. CustomFor manually setting a custom white balance ( = 84). Shadow Correction Still Images Movies Automatically preserve image detail in shadows as follows. z Press the [] button, choose [] in the menu, and then choose [] ( = 30). z Once the setting is complete, [] is displayed. Using the ND Filter To shoot at slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values, use the ND filter, which reduces light intensity to 1/8 the actual level (equivalent to 3 stops). z Press the [] button, choose [] in the menu, and then choose [] ( = 30). z Once the setting is complete, [] is displayed. ● Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera ( = 56). ● ND: Neutral Density Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
84 2 Configure advanced settings. zTo configure more advanced settings, press the [] button and adjust the correction level by turning the [] or [] dial or pressing the [][][][] buttons. z To reset the correction level, press the [] button. zPress the [] button to complete the setting. ● The camera will retain white balance correction levels even if you switch to another white balance option (by following steps in “Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance)” ( = 83)), but correction levels will be reset if you record custom white balance data. ● B: blue; A: amber; M: magenta; G: green ●You can customize camera operation so that the B and A adjustment screen is accessed simply by turning the [] or [] dial ( = 103). ● One level of blue/amber correction is equivalent to about 7 mireds on a color temperature conversion filter. (Mired: Color temperature unit representing color temperature conversion filter density) ●You can also configure this setting by choosing MENU ( = 31) ► [6] tab ► [WB Correction]. ● You can also choose the correction level by touching or dragging the bar in step 1 or the frame in step 2. ●You can also access the screen in step 2 by touching [] in step 1. ● On the screen in step 2, you can touch [] to restore the original level and touch [] to return to the shooting screen. Custom White Balance Still Images Movies For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. z Follow the steps in “Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance)” ( = 83) to choose [] or []. z Aim the camera at a plain white subject, so that the entire screen is white. Press the [ ] button. zThe tint of the screen changes once the white balance data has been recorded. ● Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after recording white balance data. ●You can also record white balance data on the screen above by touching []. Manually Correcting White Balance Still Images Movies You can correct white balance. This adjustment can match the effect of using a commercially available color temperature conversion filter or color- compensating filter. 1 Configure the setting. zFollow the steps in “Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance)” ( = 83) to choose []. z Turn the [] dial to adjust the correction level for B and A. z Once the setting is complete, [] is displayed. Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
85 ●White balance ( = 83) cannot be set in [] or [] modes. ● With [] and [] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone may change. These settings may not produce the expected results with some skin tones. Custom Color Still Images Movies Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5. 1 Access the setting screen. z Follow the steps in “Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)” ( = 85) to choose [], and then press the [] button. 2 Configure the setting. z Press the [][] buttons to choose an item, and then specify the value by turning the [ ] dial. z For stronger/more intense effects (or darker skin tones), adjust the value to the right, and for weaker/lighter effects (or lighter skin tones), adjust the value to the left. zPress the [] button to complete the setting. ● You can also specify a value by touching or dragging the bar. Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Still Images Movies Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or black and white. zPress the [] button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option ( = 30). z The option you configured is now displayed. My Colors Off – VividEmphasizes contrast and color saturation, making images sharper. NeutralTones down contrast and color saturation for subdued images. Sepia Creates sepia tone images. B/WCreates black and white images. Positive FilmCombines the effects of Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, and Vivid Red to produce intense yet natural- looking colors resembling images on positive film. Lighter Skin ToneLightens skin tones. Darker Skin ToneDarkens skin tones. Vivid BlueEmphasizes blues in images. Makes the sky, ocean, and other blue subjects more vivid. Vivid GreenEmphasizes greens in images. Makes mountains, foliage, and other green subjects more vivid. Vivid RedEmphasizes reds in images. Makes red subjects more vivid. Custom ColorAdjust contrast, sharpness, color saturation, and other qualities as desired (= 85). Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
86 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Still Images Movies When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button halfway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the position you specified. For details on the range of focus, see “Shooting Range” (= 213). 1 Choose []. z Press the [] button. z[] and the MF indicator are displayed. 2 Specify the general focal position. zReferring to the on-screen MF indicator (1, which shows the distance and focal position) and the magnified display, turn the [ ] ring or [] dial to specify the general focal position, and then press the [ ] button. z To adjust the magnification, press the [] button. zDuring magnified display, you can move the focusing frame by pressing the [ ][][][] buttons. 3 Fine-tune the focus. zPress the shutter button halfway to have the camera fine-tune the focal position (Safety MF). zTo cancel this mode, press the [] button. (1 ) Shooting Range and Focusing Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) Still Images Movies To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to []. For details on the range of focus, see “Shooting Range” ( = 213). z Press the [] button, choose [] (either press the [][] buttons or turn the [] dial), and then press the [] button. z Once the setting is complete, [] is displayed. ● If the flash fires, vignetting may occur. ●To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to [] (= 45). ● You can also configure this setting by pressing the [] button, touching [], and then touching it again. Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
87 Fine-Tuning the Focus Still Images Movies You can fine-tune the focus after autofocusing by turning the continuous ring. 1 Configure the setting. zPress the [] button, choose [AF+MF] on the [3] tab, and then choose [On] ( = 31). 2 Focus. z Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, and continue holding the button halfway down. 3 Fine-tune the focus. zTurn the [] ring. Referring to the on- screen MF indicator bar (which shows the distance and focal position) and the magnified display area, turn the [ ] ring to adjust the focus. z To enlarge or reduce the magnified display, press the [] button. zTo cancel focusing, release the shutter button. 4 Shoot. zPress the shutter button all the way down to shoot. ● When you focus manually, the AF method ( = 89) is [1-point AF] and AF frame size ( = 89) is [Normal], and these settings cannot be changed. ● Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom ( = 41) or digital tele-converter ( = 89), or when using a TV as a display ( = 169), but the magnified display will not appear. ● To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it. ●You can enlarge or hide the magnified display area by adjusting MENU ( = 31) ► [4] tab ► [MF-Point Zoom] settings. ● To deactivate automatic focus fine-tuning when the shutter button is pressed halfway, choose MENU ( = 31) ► [4] tab ► [Safety MF] ► [Off]. ● You can move the focusing frame by dragging on the screen in step 2. Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
88 2 Configure the setting. zPress the [] button, and then adjust the setting by pressing the [][] buttons or turning the [] dial. ● Focus bracketing is only available in [] mode ( = 93). ● Continuous shooting ( = 47) is not available in this mode. ● You can also access the setting screen in step 2 by pressing the [] button in step 2 of “Shooting in Manual Focus Mode” ( = 86). ● Three shots are taken, regardless of any quantity specified in [] ( = 46). ● In [Blink Detection] mode ( = 56), this function is only available for the final shot. ● You can also configure this setting by touching or dragging the bar on the screen in step 2 to specify a value and then touching [ ]. Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking) Still Images Movies Edges of subjects in focus are displayed in color to make manual focusing easier. You can adjust the colors and the sensitivity (level) of edge detection as needed. 1 Access the setting screen. zPress the [] button, choose [MF Peaking Settings] on the [4] tab, choose [Peaking], and then choose [On] ( = 31). 2 Configure the setting. z Choose a menu item to configure, and then choose the desired option ( = 31). ● Colors displayed for MF peaking are not recorded in your shots. Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Still Images Movies Three consecutive images are captured each time you shoot, with the first one at the focal distance you set manually and the others at farther and nearer focal positions determined by presets. The distance from your specified focus can be set in three levels. 1 Choose []. zPress the [] button, choose [Bracketing] on the [4] tab, and then choose [] ( = 31). Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
89 1-point AF Still Images Movies The camera focuses using a single AF frame. Effective for reliable focusing. You can also move the frame by touching the screen (= 92). ● A yellow AF frame is displayed with [] if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. ● To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or in a corner, first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF frame, and then hold the shutter button halfway down. As you continue to hold the shutter button halfway, recompose the shot as desired, and then press the shutter button all the way down (Focus Lock). ●The AF frame position is enlarged when you press the shutter button halfway with [AF-Point Zoom] ( = 55) set to [On]. Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point AF) Still Images Movies When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF method to [1-point AF]. 1 Move the AF frame. z Touch the screen. An AF frame is displayed in orange where you touched (Touch AF). zTurn the [] or [] dial to move the AF frame, and press the [][][][] buttons to fine-tune the position. z To return the AF frame to the original position in the center, press the [] button. Digital Tele-Converter Still Images Movies The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or 2.0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same zoom factor. z Press the [] button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the [2] tab, and then choose the desired option ( = 31). z The view is enlarged and the zoom factor is displayed on the screen. ● The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom lever all the way toward [] for maximum telephoto, and when you zoom in to enlarge the subject to the same size following step 2 in “Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)” ( = 41). Choosing the AF Method Still Images Movies Change the auto focus (AF) mode to suit shooting conditions. z Press the [] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option ( = 31). ● You can also configure this setting by accessing MENU ( = 31) ► [3] tab ► [AF method]. Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
90 +Tracking Still Images Movies ●Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ([] only). ●After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed around the person’s face determined by the camera to be the main subject, and up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces. ●When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving subjects, within a certain range. ●After you press the shutter button halfway, up to nine green frames are displayed around faces in focus. ● When no faces are detected, or when only gray frames are displayed (without a white frame), pressing the shutter button halfway will display green frames in the areas in focus. Note that the maximum number of frames depends on the aspect ratio (= 52) setting. - [] or []: 31 frames -[]: 25 frames -[]: 21 frames ● If no faces are detected in Servo AF ( = 91) mode, the AF frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button halfway. ● Examples of faces that cannot be detected: -Subjects that are distant or extremely close -Subjects that are dark or light -Faces in profile, at an angle, or partly hidden ● The camera may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces. ●No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. 2 Resize the AF frame. zTo reduce the AF frame size, turn the [] ring. Turn it again to restore it to the original size. 3 Finish the setup process. z Press the [] button. ● AF frames are displayed at normal size when you use the digital zoom ( = 41) or digital tele-converter ( = 89), and in manual focus mode ( = 86). ● You can also access the screen in step 1 by pressing the [] button. ● You can also return the AF frame to the original position in the center by holding down the [] button. ● You can also link the Spot AE Point frame to the AF frame (= 80). ●You can also configure the AF frame size by pressing the [] button and choosing [AF Frame Size] on the [3] tab ( = 31). ● On the screen in step 2, you can also move the AF frame by touching the screen, restore the AF frame to the original position by touching [ ], or exit the setting by touching []. Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode